MILANO MODA UOMO:
SETTING THE FASHION BAR HIGH FOR 2024
Thai actor and model Gulf Kanawut’s airport look en route to Milan was a heritage-infused Gucci Savoy travel piece from the Gucci Valigeria collection. As the first male Friend of the House for Gucci Thailand, Kanawut brought a refreshing style and look by wearing a white patterned sweatshirt paired with black leather pants, white sneakers and black bag when he attended the show.
ZEGNA
Zegna’s global creative community discovered front-row style from The Oasi of Cashmere collection. The versatile pieces can be transformed into an array of outfits that encourage freedom and effortlessness as they were really envisioned as a complete system of dressing by the luxury menswear’s artistic director Alessandro Sartori.
The inspiration for The Oasi Cashmere came from Oasi Zegna, a freely accessible nature park. It was established in the area surrounding the historic Wool Mill by the fashion brand’s founder Ermenegildo Zegna. He planted the first tree in Oasi Zegna in 1910, igniting a sustainable spirit and reforestation project that today includes over 500,000 trees and counting.
“Oasi Zegna is the center of our world and is a veritable lab,” Sartori said. “It’s a place in which we can tirelessly explore new fabrications, develop new forms and devise forwardthinking solutions for the now.
“Here we experiment with the most exquisite natural fibers and dyes while decoding functions and recoding lines to create a system that frees personal interpretation. We do so in a constant lookout for beauty and responsible commitment to the environment. We follow a wholesome idea of fashion as a transformation of fabrics, colours and silhouettes.”
Zegna invited Thai actors Norawit Titicharoenrak and Nattawat Jirochtikul (a.k.a. Gemini and Fourth, respectively). Gemini donned a gray cashmere turtleneck with matching marl trousers while Fourth, in a black cashmere turtleneck with matching loose black trousers and paired with a blazer.
DOLCE & GABBANA
For Dolce & Gabbana’s show, the Metropol multi-functional space underwent a style shift with a sculpted staircase commanding the runway that transported guests into a new dimension. The pure power of Nero Sicilia redefined the style codes of masculine charm in absolute black. Daytime attire for the Dolce & Gabbana man came to life in a playful mix of geometric cuts and contemporary proportions.
Additionally, the preference for clean lines seamlessly blended glamor and expert tailoring. As night fell, the sleek and elegant look transformed into a radiant display, featuring coats, jackets and trousers adorned with sequins or stones for a chalk-striped effect. With such refined details and clean lines, the essence of the brand evolved with sophisticated accessories, from soft clutches to precious pins and floral accents on the footwear.
Thai actors Jiratchapong Srisang (Force) and Kasidet Plookphol (Book) wore a total look each straight from the runway collection, and matched it with a pair of black sock jersey shoes. Force donned a black leather vest paired with loose black trousers. Book, on the other hand, wore a white sleeveless top complete with a tie underneath a black vest paired with black trousers.
TOD’S
Designed by Tod’s creative director Matteo Tamburini, the icons and the classics of menswear were revisited in Tod’s sartorial silhouettes and volumes. It then created a collection that features the quality of the materials and craftsmanship as its keystone. It is a journey across the rediscovery of the essence of Italian style through modern elegance.
Tod’s presented Pashmy, a work of research on the most exclusive and precious materials through renowned methods of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the highest expression of artisanal tradition. The Pashmy bomber was highlighted as an iconic piece in the men’s wardrobe with its essential and functional lines.
The collection itself was presented in warm browns and ecru, as well as in the cool shades of ice and teal. Not to be missed was the iconic Tod’s W.G. ankle boot in shearling, drawing inspiration from the aviation and ski worlds. The Bubble Gommino reflected the precious textures of ready-towear. Completing the collection was the signature Di Bag, adorned with precious variations and refined hues, from hammered leather to shearling, in tones of tan and black.
Thai actor and model Nichakoon Khajornborirak (Meen/Nicha) made heads turn at the fashion show. He donned an ensemble of beige wool blazer and classic trousers over a V-neck jumper top, plus a pair of Tod’s T timeless black leather loafers from the new collection.